lever actions

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Scope note
Mechanisms on breechloading firearms in which a lever, usually an extension of the trigger guard, is used to open and close the breech. In repeaters, the lever also ejects spent cartridges, loads fresh ones, and cocks the firearm.
lever actions
Accepted term: 16-Sep-2024